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  • Sterling Restorations Open House

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    Have you attended an open house at Sterling Restorations in Fairfield? No?! Well here’s your chance to change that answer and enjoy a fun day surrounded by some beautiful cars hosted by our friends Gabe, Jess & Beetle! Sept 20 from 10-3. Explore the facility, marvel at the stunning restorations, and chat with skilled craftsman.…

  • Tech Tip ~ Cylinder Head Deflashing

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    Engine cooling. It is topic that comes up frequently in conversations among Corvair people. There are many tips and tricks to get that Corvair to run just a few degrees cooler. Some are quite expensive and some require quite a bit of ingenuity. There is, however, one easy, cheap, and somewhat quick method to keep…

  • Uh-Oh… The Bolt

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    By Pete Tachis A couple of weeks ago, I had new rims and tires installed on my Corvair. Eager to test the improved handling, I rolled out of the shop, hit second gear and bang, the clutch pedal goes to the floor.  Probably should have installed that clutch cable I bought last month.  Ben Franklin said, “Never leave that till tomorrow…

  • First time engine re-build

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    SFBA member Jeffrey Ross has decided to put a 140 in his late model Corvair. Usually, not newsworthy, but Jeffrey has decided to build the engine himself under the guidance of Mel Raven at Mel’s Vairmart in Santa Clara. Here is his progress to date. Back at my happy place to start my “summer of…

  • Tech Tip ~ Black shroud paint

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    By Josh Deitcher I got elbows deep in a project yesterday and didn’t have a post scheduled this morning! So, I’ll do a little “tech tip” while I’m waiting for the paint to dry. Finding the “right” black paint for our engine shrouds can be tricky. You find the right finish but it isn’t rated…

  • Tech Tips – LED Taillight Conversion

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    We all know the anxiety of driving on today’s highways and byways in our Corvairs. More importantly, the anxiety around stopping and hoping that the person behind you isn’t distracted by their phone, infotainment screen or that milkshake they just dumped all over their lap and sees your bright, but not LED bright stop lights.…

  • August 2025 Spyder Web Newsletter

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    Here’s the August issue of the Spyder Web Newsletter. For those of you that are new subscribers, this is the clubs monthly summary of everything going on with the club. If you would like to contribute an article or photos for a future newsletter or blog post, please contact us. Enjoy!

  • The Corvair Fan Belt

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    By SFBA Corsa with assistance from articles from Bob Nichols of SCC, the CORSA Tech Guides and Clarks Corvair Parts Of the many unique things on your Chevrolet Corvair, one of the most unique items is the design and placement of the fan belt. While there are many other air-cooled engines out there powering everything…

  • Tech Tips – Thermistor Upgrade

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    A regular topic at club meetings, events, online and the occasional anxiety fueled text message, email or phone call is Corvair operating temperature and how to keep it down. For over 60 years, Corvair engine temperature continues to remain a hot (sorry) topic among Corvair owners. There are many tips and aftermarket upgrades out there…

  • Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter

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    By Mike Dawson, HACOA Chapter Original clutch discs contained asbestos, which was banned long ago. The replacement material is harder and may not engage as smoothly. It is not uncommon to have minor chatter in reverse and sometimes first gear even with all new parts. This chatter can usually be avoided by different pedal application…